US Bridges

Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E Hulen Street · Structure no. 022200ZL9080001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLynncrest DR
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.6 MI E Hulen Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71252, -97.37492
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2019)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lynncrest DR over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.